Slight risk of severe weather for the region Friday

There is now a slight risk for severe weather Friday afternoon and evening in all of western Kentucky and middle Tennessee.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, while damaging winds will be the primary threat, some hail and tornadoes will be possible with any severe storms that develop.

Stay tuned to the WHOP Family of Stations and our social media sites for any potential watches or warnings that develop with this storm system.